What if there was a stock market, but instead of investing in companies, you invest in people? In this episode of Steal My Idea,  Chris talks about Human IPO, and Girls Auto Clinic, a car repair center for women.  ------ TIMESTAMPS: *(1:52) - Human IPO *(13:00) - Car repair center for women ------ SHOWNOTES: Visit my website: chrisgarin.com Wired.com article about Mike Merrill Human IPO: humanipo.app Girls Auto Clinic: video ------ LINKS Subscribe to my YouTube channel. Video versions of my episodes are uploaded there. Follow me - Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Hosted by Chris Garin - @garinchris

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Steal This Idea — Human IPO: The Stock Market Where You Invest in People Instead of Companies

Learn about how Modsy created a The Sims-inspired 3D remodeling app that allows people to shop for furniture. Chris also talks about Rainymood, the razor and blade business model, Spotify freemium, and Warby Parker's shift to contact lenses. Subscribe to my YouTube channel. Video versions of my episodes are uploaded there. Follow us - Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Hosted by Chris Garin - @garinchris

Steal This Idea — Making Millions Selling Furniture to Women and How to Get Recurring Revenue

In this new series, learn how to sell to pregnant women, true crime fans, and horror fans.  Subscribe to my YouTube channel. Video versions of my episodes are uploaded there. Follow us - Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Hosted by Chris Garin - @garinchris

Steal This Idea — Hunt A Killer, Bump Boxes, Shudder

From barely selling 2 chickens per day to opening 300 locations in the Philippines, learn how Sandy Javier built one of the biggest brands in the country. Subscribe to my YouTube channel. Video versions of my episodes are uploaded there. Follow us - Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Hosted by Chris Garin - @garinchris

Andoks | How to Make Millions by Selling Roasted Chicken

Learn the branding and marketing strategies that Rolex applied to become the most coveted watch brand. I also cover the history of Rolex, and how Hans Wilsdorf built the company. Subscribe to my YouTube channel. Video versions of my episodes are uploaded there. Follow us - Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Hosted by Chris Garin - @garinchris Featured: Sophia Padre

Rolex | A Branding Masterpiece

Eugene Schueller and L'Oreal grew considerably during WWII as other brands across Europe collapsed. It all has to do with Schueller's Nazi connections. Subscribe to my YouTube channel. Video versions of my episodes are uploaded there. Follow us - Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Hosted by Chris Garin - @garinchris

L'Oreal Part II | L'Oreal's Nazi Past

The Bettencourt Affair was the massive scandal that involved the L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt and François-Marie Banier, as well as members of the French government associated with president Nicolas Sarkozy. Subscribe to my YouTube channel. Video versions of my episodes are uploaded there. Follow us - Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Hosted by Chris Garin - @garinchris

Seducing the Richest Woman in the World

Notorious for being a complete asshole, J. Paul Getty became the richest man in the world at the expense of a series of family tragedies. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Video versions of our episodes are uploaded there. Follow us - Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Hosted by Chris Garin - @garinchris

Getty Images | The Getty Family Curse

Gucci was once at the brink of collapse due to infighting within the Gucci family. Learn about the rise, the fall, and the recovery of the Gucci brand.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Video versions of our episodes are uploaded there. Sign up to receive our Newsletter Follow us - Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Hosted by Chris Garin - @garinchris

Gucci | Murder & The Family Feud

If there's one thing ALL Filipinos have in common, it's that we all hate PLDT. Philippine Long Distance Telephone is the oldest and largest telecom company in the Philippines. Learn about how it started, the companies they own, and why they're the most hated brand in the Philippines. ———— Made by Partizan ———— Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Video versions of our episodes are uploaded there. Sign up to receive our Newsletter Follow us - Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Email - contact.partizan@gmail.com Hosted by Chris Garin - @garinchris

PLDT | The Most Hated Company in the Philippines

The story of Coco Chanel lives in every single Chanel product. The reason why women love Chanel is that it sends a message to the world that they aspire to be as rebellious as Coco Chanel. Learn about Coco's challenging past, her collaboration with the Nazis, her rivalry with Elsa Schiaparelli, and the rise of Chanel. ———— Made by Partizan | Sponsored by Ask Zeus ———— Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Video versions of our episodes are uploaded there. Sign up to receive our Newsletter Follow us - Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Email - contact.partizan@gmail.com Hosted by Chris Garin - @garinchris

Chanel | Why Women are Obsessed with Chanel

Big Hit is a South Korean company that developed and manages BTS, which is a K-Pop group that's taking the world by storm. Big Hit recently went public hitting an $8 billion valuation.  In this episode, you'll learn about what Big Hit is building that justifies its high valuation.  ———— Made by Partizan ———— Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Video versions of our episodes are uploaded there. Sign up to receive our Newsletter Follow us - Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Email - contact.partizan@gmail.com Hosted by Chris Garin - @garinchris  

Big Hit Entertainment | Behind the K-Pop Group BTS is a Tech Company in Disguise

This is the story of how John Cadbury went from selling cocoa drinks to selling milk chocolate bars. Learn how the brand grew into becoming the #1 chocolate brand in the UK.  ———— Made by Partizan ———— Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Video versions of our episodes are uploaded there. Sign up to receive our Newsletter Follow us - Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Email - contact.partizan@gmail.com Hosted by Chris Garin - @garinchris

Cadbury | The Origins of Britain's Biggest Chocolate Company

Inspired by Milton Hershey's success, Harry Burnett Reese started his own candy company. He failed several times, but due to an unlikely opportunity, he finds success in one product: Peanut Butter Cups. This is the story of how Harry Burnett Reese built America's best selling chocolate brand. ———— Made by Partizan ———— Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Video versions of our episodes are uploaded there. Sign up to receive our Newsletter Follow us - Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Email - contact.partizan@gmail.com Hosted by Chris Garin - @garinchris

Reese's | How Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Became America's #1

Before Hershey's, Milton Hershey opened several candy shops that all failed. When he came back home, his family disowned him. With the help of a friend, he was able to start one more candy shop. This is the story of how Hershey's was built.  ———— Made by Partizan ———— Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Video versions of our episodes are uploaded there. Sign up to receive our Newsletter Follow us - Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Email - contact.partizan@gmail.com Hosted by Chris Garin - @garinchris

Hershey's | Origin Story

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